Apple launches $1,999 iPhone Duo foldable phone

Apple has launched the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, priced at $1,999. The device features a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch outer display, with preorders starting October 16 and sales beginning October 23. The iPhone Duo represents Apple's entry into the competitive foldable phone market, a category dominated by Samsung and other Android manufacturers for several years. The device uses a book-style design, folding into a passport-like shape when closed. It is powered by Apple's new A20 Pro chip and runs a foldable-specific version of iOS 27, which supports multitasking features like running two apps side by side. Early hands-on reviews describe the device as polished and smooth, with a hinge that opens without excessive force and a crease on the inner display that is less distracting than on many competing foldables. The inner screen uses a nanotexture finish to reduce glare, and an under-the-display camera is nearly invisible until activated. The phone is IP68 rated for water and dust resistance and weighs 254 grams when open. The launch has been accompanied by a viral marketing controversy.